the white house is working on that problem and the obama administration has pledged to close down guantanamo bay but some congressional lawmakers are stopping that from happening. >>> and it is taking a toll here in california and as kyla campbell reports from the washington d.c. newsroom, the unemployed you will get smaller benefit checks starting this week. kyla? >> reporter: they say those hit hard will already be in a tougher financial situation. these are affecting those who have already been receiving unemployment benefits. their weekly checks are receiving now 250 a week. these amounts do not even cover 1/3 of what they were making when theyed jobs. the unemployment is at its best in four years but the reduced benefits will force them to one, take minimum wage jobs and number two, they will likely stop looking for work all together. this is just a glimpse of what is ahead and i will have more as these automatic budget cuts continue when i see you next. kyla campbell ktvu channel 2 morning news. >>> it is only average at best when it comes to childhood education. that is according to a